My daughter has so many Barbies that it’s like there’s a whole army of them. At this point those dolls and all of the accessories that go with them just don’t really fit in her room. So I decided to actually use our spare room as a playroom for her and all of her Barbies. But I also decided that when I’m decorating the playroom I want to be green about it.

I went online to find some green ideas and when I was doing that I came across Just Energy, who had information about Green Energy. Once I read through it, I decided to consult my husband about switching to green energy.

I found this really great little rocking chair at a yard sale not too long ago, so I’m going to paint that hot pink to go with the Barbie theme. I also bought some sustainable fabric to make curtains and pillows out of for the playroom. I think it will be the perfect new home for all of her Barbies.

Texas Republican Party Follows Dominion Theology

“The Republican Party of Texas affirms
the United States of America is a Christian Nation …”
State of Texas GOP Platform, 2004

There is no doubt that the Texas Republican Party subscribes to Dominion Theology, which is highly linked to Christian Reconstructionism. Dominionists hold the belief that the federal government belongs in the background, i.e. much less controlling of its citizens’ lives. They believe that this can be accomplished through widespread tax cuts. The Church would then accept responsibility for such programs as welfare and education. Many Read the rest of this entry …

Casino Gambling coming to Texas? The proposal is out there so that this industry can make its way to Texas. The problem is that Republican leadership in the State is not thrilled with the idea. In fact it goes beyond a mere like or dislike factor. The state of Texas Republican Platform completely opposes government revenue taken from any gambling source even including non casino forms like a state lottery. The opposition can also be found amongst Republican Read the rest of this entry …

The abortion bill introduced by Senator Dan Patrick went to the Senate State Affairs Committee which approved the bill in a vote 7 to 2. Two senators, Leticia Van de Putte and Rodney Ellis were the no votes. The abortion bill makes it a requirement that doctors doing abortions give the women who are going to get an abortion the option of getting a sonogram. The offer must be given to them 24 hours before doing the abortion on the woman.
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Why would Texas Republicans speak out against National Tort Reform? This question arose when two members of the House Judiciary Committee, Reps. Louie Gohmert and Ted Poe raised objections to a tort reform bill sponsored by the Republican leadership. Traditionally Republicans have joined with insurers and the medical establishment in supporting tort reform while trial lawyers and Democrats have historically been against setting any limits on the tort system. Even San Antonio’s Rep. Lamar Smith was in support of this bill, so what are Poe and Gohmert up in arms about anyway?

The crux of the Read the rest of this entry …

In order to represent your area in the Texas state legislature there are a couple of different requirements you have to meet that vary slightly depending on whether you would like to be in the Senate or the House of Representatives. These qualifications are set forth in the Texas State Constitution.
What Are the Qualifications For A Texas State Legislature?
In order to serve in the senate you must be 26 years of age and have been a citizen of Texas for at least Read the rest of this entry …

Texas is a state that is widely regarded as one of the most conservative in the union, a claim that is not entirely unfounded. One of the causes that Texas conservatives are currently fighting against is the funding of public radio and television. MatthewHuisman of The Dallas Morning News recently had a news story on the issue,http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/03/house-passes-bill-to-defund-np.html, citing local representatives on their opinions on this matter. In the article, Huisman writes “NPR officials Read the rest of this entry …

Inside the Texas Legislature, now 2 years in the making, it appears as if the Voter ID Bill will finally pass, thanks to the support of new State House of Representatives, which has taken on a decidedly Republican flair following the last election. So now that all signs point to more stringent requirements at the polling site, let’s take a look at exactly what the proposed bill may soon requireAt the time a registered voter casts his or her vote, he or she will need to bring either a driver’s license, personal ID card (via the Department of Public Safety), United States military ID card, United States passport (U.S. only) or United States citizenship certificate. Currently, only a voter card is required to place a ballot, or other various acceptable forms of identification that do not include a photo. Read the rest of this entry …

November has been a resounding month for a nationwide Republican resurgence, but the full climb back is not yet finished. Though the Grand Old Party is assured of a House majority when the 112th Congress convenes, there is still time to tack on a few extra runs in the bottom of the ninth, as Rangers fans might relate to. Texas is the most recent state to have added to the total, upping the 61 seat Republican edge in the Midterm elections to 62. With a less than 1,000 vote margin, Blake Farenthold finally secured victory over incumbent Democrat Solomon Ortiz, in a race that was still too close to call nearly three weeks after the election. Read the rest of this entry …

Were the Republicans to actually make good on their “Win 10 in ’10″ goal for the November 2 elections, what changes could we expect to see on the House floor? How much difference does 10 actually make in a legislative body of 150 members? Enough to make Democrats understandably nervous.With many major issues facing Texas decision makers in the coming months, a 77-seat Republican House population may not sound like much less than an 87-seat majority, but outnumbered by 24 Representatives, Democrats would struggle to maintain an assertive voice on important causes. On the docket will be very influential discussions of immigration, as we have seen large scale controversy erupt to the West in Arizona, voter identification and the always pertinent budget concerns. With 87 seats, each of these issues would likely be voted on and passed with a noticeably Republican flair, great for GOP backers but concerning for the diminished donkey supporters. Read the rest of this entry …